Blind And Deaf Dog Reacts To A Visit From His Favorite Person
Some dogs have difficulties from the moment they are born, but they continue to be heroes, despite their difficulties. That was the case with Bumper, who was born blind and deaf. Even though the eight-week-old dog could not see or hear, he was about to get a break that many dogs could use. His human mom, Amy, knew from the moment she saw him that he was a special dog. Photo: YouTube/Bumper The Luck Dragon This was seen in an amazing way recently when Amy’s daughter, Faeron, paid a visit. Bumper wasn’t expecting her, but his...
Rescued Feral Kitten Leads to the Rescue of Several More Kittens
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! The kitten’s shrill cries woke me from a deep sleep. I sat up and looked around my tiny living room. Where was that noise coming from? It was then that I realized someone was banging on my door. When I staggered across the room and opened the door, my mom was on the other side with a pet taxi on my porch. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KARSTEN PAULICK “Somebody dumped this...
Sweet Kookie Siena Has Every Reason to Hope You’ll Adopt Her Before it’s Too Late — Just Look at That Face!
Have you ever seen a dapple-spotted house hippo? Well, now you have! Kookie is a super cute speckled lady who has been waiting far too long to find a forever home. She has been bouncing around the shelter system since 2021 after being passed from one family member to another. In the home of one family member, Kookie was described as energetic and playful. She reportedly lived with dogs of all sizes and did fine with kids as young as two years old. She was adopted and in her next home, she was reportedly housebroken. That home was very busy...
Bill Prohibiting the Declawing of Cats in Illinois Passed State House
The stage has been set for the state of Illinois to become part of the growing trend to ban the controversial procedure known as cat declawing, and animal activists couldn’t be happier. If enacted, the proposed bill would essentially make it illegal to declaw cats outside of an established therapeutic purpose. While it passed the Illinois House recently, this does not make it a law yet. In order for that to happen, it will need the approval of the Illinois Senate, which will be viewing it for further consideration. Photo: Pixabay/birgl...
Extremely Rare Amur Leopard Cubs Make Their Debut at the San Diego Zoo!
It’s been an exciting few months for zoos across the U.S. as cubs of vulnerable or endangered species are being born. This is terrific news for conservationists working against the clock to save animals teetering on the brink of extinction. Yesterday, it was announced by the San Diego Zoo that twin Amur leopard cubs had been born at the facility, which is a major boon for the world’s most endangered big cat species anywhere on the planet. Photo: Facebook/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Baby Boom The tiny twins’ mother, known as...
Help Lacey Live Cancer-Free
Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary rescues dogs from kill shelters in Arizona and surrounding states to give them the second chance they deserve. They recently took in Lacey who was at a local animal control with a large ulcerated mammary mass on her belly. The 5-year-old Chihuahua mix was at risk of euthanasia due to the mass, but the sanctuary saved her. However, she needed immediate surgery. She was rushed to an urgent care vet, who is also an oncologist, to remove the large mass. Photo: Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary The sanctuary then...
This Diver Shared a Remarkable Moment with a Sea Turtle Who Approached Him for Help
Not all people can have the chance to visit the marine environment. Some may experience it through scuba diving, but they only get to do it a few times in their life. The environment underwater can mesmerize you — there is really a lot about the world that you should discover, and most of them are below the sea. For this reason, some people would take scuba diving lessons to witness the beauty of the ocean and all its majestic creatures. Instead of having a mermaid tail, you have complete scuba diving attire to make your underwater...
5 Creative Dog Easter Basket Ideas
If you’re looking for a fun way to include your dog in your Easter festivities, why not make him his own basket? Tune in to your inner Easter Bunny and fill the basket with cute, Easter-themed items your dog will love. Your first step, of course, is finding an Easter basket. You can find one at your local craft store or look online. Better still, find an Easter basket that you can re-use for toys or other doggie supplies. The Rectangular Twisted Open Checkered Weave Basket is $22 and the perfect size for all of your dog’s Easter...
What’s the Best Cancer Treatment Plan for Your Dog?
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Animal Advocates Need to Be Housing Advocates, Too
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is not a single state in the country with enough affordable and available rental housing for extremely low-income families. In the context of affordable housing, low-income families are those making less than 80% of Area Median Income. And these numbers do not even consider pet-inclusive housing, which is even less likely to be readily available for low-income renters. It is no wonder that for years, housing issues have been cited as one of the top two reasons for pet...
